OSHA has programs known as NEP and LEPThis stands for National Emphasis Program, and Local Emphasis Program.You can Google the current list.

Currently, OSHA has an ongoing NEP for amputations; in short, if your company experiences an amputation (which you must report), you'll get inspected.Count on it.If OSHA comes into inspect for any reason, and you have machines that fall under the NEP (they'll know because of the nature of the company, the NAICS code, etc.), they'll follow this directive during the inspection process.

You can read the Directive for this NEP here:https://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/Directive_pdf/CPL_03-00-019.pdfIf that link is broken, tryhttps://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/enforcement/directives/CPL_03-00-019_0.pdf

Keep in mind you should also check the LEP list, as many NEP areas have supporting LEPs as well.

Think about a business that might fall under this NEP (perhaps it is your company, a company you worked for in the past, or a company you would like to work for).How would you go about ascertaining your risk of an amputation and taking steps to reduce it?Think about what you might need to do in order to convince a "C" level, a "Supervisor" level, and a "line" level person that the changes are good.

Also, are there any LEPs that affect your part of the country?If you are not in a US State or Territory, choose one of the states or territories you'd like to visit!